17th Annual Saint Nicholas European Christmas Market

17th Annual Saint Nicholas European Christmas Market
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
NC State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Boulevard

Come dine, shop, sip, dance, and sing in the european christmas market tradition!

Shop our European Market where you'll find gift and decorative items from Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia/Czech Republic, Germany, Scandinavia, Ireland and the British Isles. And don't miss St. Catherine's Arts, Home for the Holidays, and the St. Nicholas Sweet Shoppe!

Stop by Baba's Kitchen to take home pierogi (potato cheese, farmer's cheese, sauerkraut, cabbage or prune), our locally-made, secret recipe kielbasa, cabbage rolls, Halushki (cabbage and noodles) nut, poppy and apricot rolls, boxed European Christmas cookie assortments, and German stollen!

Don't miss Baba's Cafe for your favorite hot Slavic foods including kielbasa, pierogi, homemade sauerkraut and more! Serving Friday evening to include grilled kielbasa, borscht or halupki soups, salads, and hotdogs, then opening at 11:00 on Saturday for lunch when we also offer our hot potato cheese pierogi!

You'll love our Drinks and Desserts Bar with Koehl's Bakery European desserts, hot mulled wine and cider, specialty hot chocolates, and coffee

Our Vendor Village is carefully curated to bring you local artisans and small businesses with a European flair and original designs.

Always a big hit, our entertainment includes carolers, dancers, and The Little German Band!

Entertainment!

Friday Night: musical performances at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 including Peak City Vocal and Ukrainian musical groups and dancers.